Malta
Vai alla Scheda Paese »Measure 100 times and cut once.
— Maltese proverb
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Dubai-based developer eyes Malta for possible expansion of international investments
Dubai-based developer Damac, a giant player in the market, is keeping tabs on Malta for a possible expansion of its international investment portfolio, according to several reports.Prime Minister Joseph Muscat held a private meeting with Damac chairman Hussain Sajwani last week, where he also received a tour of the island.Media ...
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President Coleiro Preca on state visit to Republic of Ghana
President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca has left Malta on a state visit to the Republic of Ghana, her office has announced.During the visit, President Coleiro Preca will be having bilateral talks with the President of the Republic of Ghana Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The President is accompanied by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Promotion Carmelo Abela. She is also leading ...
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TMID Editorial: Tax avoidance: The hospitality whistle-blower
Nobody from the political parties, NGOs or other social partners seems to have listened to the alarm bells Julian Sammut’s sounded over the weekend. Speaking to The Malta Independent on Sunday, the restaurateur had stark words of warning that illicit practices being undertaken by some in the industry could have adverse ...
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Government says Egrant case Magistrate was given required funds to appoint experts three months ago
The Justice Ministry has said that it gave the necessary clearance to all funds required by Magistrate Aaron Bugeja to appoint any court expert, local or foreign, to assist in the Egrant case three months ago.The Minsitry was responding to an article on today's Times of Malta, arguing that the ...
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Number of traffic marshals present on roads will increase, Transport Minister says
The number of traffic marshals present on our roads shall increase with the intention of curbing abuses such as overspeeding and drink-driving, the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Ian Borg has said.Asked by The Malta Independent whether there are plans for more law enforcement and police road presence in order ...
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Searches by Customs officials yield €25,000 in undeclared cash
Customs officials have seized €25,000 in undeclared cash following searches at the airport and seaport on Monday.Officers working at the Malta International Airport departures lounge seized €12,000 from a Maltese passenger who was heading to Istanbul.At the seaport officials found €12,990 during a routine screening of passengers arriving in Malta ...
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Dacoutros family donate over 50 artefacts to the Malta Maritime Museum
John Dacoutros has presented a substantial number of artefacts from his personal collection of the Dacoutros family to the Malta Maritime Museum.The donation contains over 50 artefacts pertaining to the wine trade and shipping in Malta in the early 20th century. The donation includes various wooden barrels, copper lanterns, and ...
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Caravans occupying Mistra Bay, authorities reluctant to act
A veritable fleet of caravans is making a Mistra Bay restaurant owner’s life a misery and it seems that the authorities are reluctant to take action. Several caravan owners have descended on Mistra Bay in recent weeks, setting up structures that suggest they intend to make the place their home this ...
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Giant Dubai-based property developer eyeing Malta
A giant Dubai-based property developer is considering expanding its operations to Malta, according to reports. "Malta presents an ideal mix of investment benefits that make it a very attractive place for luxury and hospitality developers looking to expand into the EU zone," Damac chairman Hussain Sajwani said in a statement. Mr Sajwani ...
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TMIS Editorial: Criminal complaints and petty politics
Any regular citizen has every right to defend himself against a barrage of very public accusations and allegations being made in his or her respect. This is a right guaranteed at law and it is one that no one could argue with.But the problem with the Prime Minister’s chief of ...
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FIRST: Why Yoga?
I first came in touch with yoga at my university's gym 15 years ago. Its stress-releasing effects, together with a good work-out and some positive twist on my mind, made for love at first sight. I rapidly found a proper yoga school and expanded my practice to include not only ...
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Trafficking of women for sexual exploitation fast increasing - NCW
The National Council of Women says it strongly supports and looks forward to the proposed steps to be taken by the Office of the Attorney General and the Malta Police Force to review and propose reforms on current procedures concerning the identification of victims of human trafficking before the initiation ...
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Vlog: Still packing… Flight to Lebanon in a few hours… My message before we leave...
Who is agara? Have you heard about us?No, don't leave just yet... I did that a couple of months ago!'agara' in the Amharic Language reads – ‘Walking Together'… It’s the clear vision of the Foundation!agara envisions a global community in which every individual is an equal partner in its development. ...
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Ministers praise female director of fibreglass manufacturing company as female employment stats soar
Education Minister Evarist Bartolo and Economy Minister Chris Cardona this afternoon visited the site of a fibreglass manufacturing company to praise the work of director Angela Xerri and promote women at the workplace.This morning the National Statistics Office (NSO), Malta’s statistical office, published the most recent employment figures. It was ...
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Updated: ‘You can save the untouched Kalanka Bay’ - Friends of the Earth Malta
Friends of the Earth Malta says that untouched Kalanka Bay will be given increased protection at law through public domain status."By signing the representation letter (www.foemalta.org/pd) the Planning Authority will have the area included in the list of sites to be voted on as public domain sites by Parliament. Kalanka, ...
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Brace yourself: Monday will be the hottest day of the year… so far
Just when you thought it could not get hotter … well, it will.Monday is set to be the hottest day of the year, at least so far this summer.The temperature is set to climb to 36 degrees Celsius on Monday, up from 35 degrees on Sunday, with the Malta International ...
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My hunting background gives me unique insight into the issue – PS Clint Camilleri
You have been appointed as a Parliamentary Secretary after being elected to Parliament at your first attempt. Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has a lot of faith in you: how does that make you feel?To be honest, I really didn’t think I would be named as a Parliamentary Secretary. Not only ...
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TMID Editorial: The anything goes island
It did not take us long to get there. It's a long and slippery slope and once you start sliding it's very difficult to stop.Besides, the phenomenon has remarkable attractive power and once people see their better doing it, they loosen all restraint and start doing it themselves.We cannot say ...
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Gozo Ministry awards €80,000 to one voluntary organisation without calls for expression
The Gozo Ministry has "continued to [show] disregard for the law and the basic principles of transparency and fairness," a 2016 annual report for voluntary organisations has shown.The report, penned by the Office of the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations, outlines how the Gozo Ministry 'unilaterally' decided to award €80,000 from ...
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PN leadership race: what the wives of the contenders say
Nickie Vella De Fremeaux (Adrian Delia)Your husband is standing for a very dedicated role. How do you feel about this? In all honesty I am daunted by the very prospect – particularly since I deem myself to be an apolitical person who has always praised and/or criticised (as the case ...
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Tax avoidance and human resources abuse are a threat to the local restaurant industry
Speaking to The Malta Independent on Sunday, restaurateur Julian Sammut had stark words of warning that illicit practices being undertaken by some in the industry could have adverse effects not only on the catering industry itself but also on the country’s tourism sector.“We fear that the growing trend of VAT ...